The Ross Sterling Mansion at Morgan's Point was built in 1927 near La Porte, Texas. It was designed by architect Alfred C. Finn, who is known for his work on the San Jacinto Monument. At the time of its completion, the mansion was said to be the biggest residence in the state and was commonly referred to as the "White House of Texas," as its design was modeled after the nation's White House. It has 34 rooms including 9 bedrooms, 15 bathrooms, a ball room, billiards room, bowling alley, and 300 seat dining room. The Texas limestone structure is currently owned by a Houston nonprofit that is making efforts to restore the mansion.
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